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Appendix D: Upgrading a 2Gb SANbloc
JBOD Array to a RAID Array
In this section the procedure for upgrading a 2Gb SANbloc
Series Storage Array from a JBOD system to a RAID system
is described. The equipment and parts necessary for the
upgrade are also described.
Equipment and parts
necessary for
upgrade
The following is a list of the equipment and parts required
for the upgrade from JBOD to RAID:
• Anti-static wrist strap and properly earthed grounding wire.
• Phillips head screw driver.
• 2Gb SANbloc RAID Controller (2 controllers if dual controller
operation is required)
• FC host cables to connect RAID controller to host/hub/switch
Upgrading from
JBOD to RAID
CAUTION: Before beginning the upgrade, ensure that anti-static
precautions are taken. The minimum requirement is an anti-static
wrist strap and grounding wire.
1 Shut down the system and remove the power cables from the
rear of the enclosure.
2 Using the Phillips head screwdriver, loosen the screws securing
the I/O Module in the enclosure.
3 Using the handle on the module remove the I/O Module from the
enclosure.
4 Into the I/O Module slot install the RAID controller and secure
in place by tightening the screws using the Phillips head screw-